Healthy Chocolate "Caramel" Pretzel Bars
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4.7
6 reviews
Excellent
Healthy Chocolate "Caramel" Pretzel Bars
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No-Bake Chocolate Covered "Caramel" Pretzel Bars are sweet, salty, healthy, delicious. Made with Medjool dates which means no added sugar! Vegan and gluten-free, too.
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Ingredients
BASE
- 3/4 cup pretzels GF as needed, crushed
- 3/4 cup rolled oats GF as needed
- 1 cup peanut butter or almond or cashew
- 10 Medjool dates pitted, Natural Delights brand
- 1 1/2 TBSP coconut oil
- 1-2 TBSP water
CARAMEL LAYER
- 12 Medjool dates pitted, soaked, & drained, Natural Delights brand
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 TBSP cashew butter or almond
- 3-4 TBSP non-dairy coffee creamer half & half or heavy cream (traditional is fine too)
CHOCOLATE LAYER
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips dairy-free
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- mini pretzel twists optional, for topping
- sea salt optional, for topping
Instructions
- Line 8x8 pan with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a food processor, combine crushed pretzels, oats, peanut butter, and Medjool dates until broken down and sticky; add coconut oil and 1-2 TBSP water, as needed, for the base to come together. Transfer and press into lined pan; set aside.
- Make the caramel layer: In a small blender, combine drained dates with cashew butter. Blend and scrape down sides as needed, then add cream; blend until Medjool date caramel is smooth. Spread evenly onto base and place pan in the fridge.
- Melt the chocolate: In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips on 50% power in 20-30 second increments, stirring in between as needed. Add coconut oil once melted; stir again before pouring on chilled bars. Top with mini pretzels + sea salt, as desired. Cool in the fridge for 30 minutes before cutting into 16 squares.
Notes
- Make sure to use certified gluten-free pretzels and oats, and dairy-free chocolate chips for gluten-free and vegan option.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
16squares
Calories
253kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
118mg
(5%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 16squares | |
| Calories | 253kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 118mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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6 reviews
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